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7 Reasons Why I Don’t Use The Dishwasher In My Chinese Home
All my life I’ve never liked using the dishwasher. Washing the dishes by hand after after a meal by myself or with five others at home is something I do. Most people around me baulk at my refusal to use the dishwasher. They argue you don’t need to spend time washing up with a dishwasher.…
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6 Symbolic Chinese Foods That Bring Good Luck
Food is an important part of Chinese culture, and Chinese food holds symbolic meanings. Some Chinese foods are symbolically auspicious and eaten for good luck. The meaning of these foods are based on traditional stories behind individual ingredients and also appearances. Here are six such lucky foods eaten by many Chinese during celebrations such as…
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Australia’s Coffee Culture: How We Drink Coffee
Coffee and drinking coffee is something Australians are all too familiar with. Australia’s coffee culture is unique, with different ways of drinking coffee and different kinds of coffee drunk throughout the day. No doubt Australia has a strong love affair with coffee. Melbourne has time and time again been voted as having the best coffee…
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10 Differences Between Eastern And Western Eating Habits
There are different ways of dining all around the world. Different cultures, especially eastern and western cultures, have different ways of eating, cooking and serving food. Eating both Eastern and Western cuisine was a part of my childhood in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. Growing up I had many friends and family from Asian and Western…
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7 Common Misconceptions About Chinese Food and Eating
When it comes to eating Chinese food, there are quite a few stereotypical myths around this dining experience. Living in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia, I’ve had my fair share of Chinese cuisine. At least once a week I eat Chinese food. What I’ve noticed is that Chinese dishes aren’t the same everywhere. In Australia, Chinese…
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8 Classic Dim Sum Dishes That You Should Order At Yum Cha
When it comes to yum cha, there’s lots to choose from on the menu. From dumplings to steamed rice to buns to deep fried seafood, the choice of dim sum is endless – and there are some dishes we’ll always insist on ordering because they are our favourites. Over the years across Asia and Australia,…
Mabel Kwong 